Hugar
Icelandic instrumental band
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Hugar (meaning "minds"; [hʏːɣar̥]) are an Icelandic neo-classical post-rock[1][2] duo, consisting of multi-instrumentalist composers Bergur Þórisson and Pétur Jónsson from Seltjarnarnes, Iceland.[3]
Hugar | |
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| Origin | Seltjarnarnes, Iceland |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Label | Sony Masterworks |
| Members | Bergur Þórisson Pétur Jónsson |
| Website | www.hugar.is |
History
Bergur and Pétur are childhood friends and started the band in 2012.[4] Hugar released their debut album, Hugar, in 2014, featuring Ólafur Arnalds playing drums. It was given out for free online.[5] They signed with Sony and in 2019 their second album Varða was released on Sony Masterworks. [6][7][8]
The band performed at Iceland Airwaves in 2017, 2018, and 2019.[9] As of 2019 the band had 50 million plays on Spotify.[10] Bergur and Pétur wrote the score for the 2019 film The Vasulka Effect about artists Steina and Woody Vasulka.[9][11]
Discography
Albums
Film scores
- The Vasulka Effect (2019)[12]
Collaborations
- "Waves" (2016, with Arnór Dan Arnarson)[13]